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09a: Vision Flashcards

1
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List the various segments of photoreceptor and function/characteristic of each segment.

A
  1. Outer (photosensitive)
  2. Inner (contains mitochondria and nucleus)
  3. Synaptic ending (communicates with retina)
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T/F: Rods and cones are identical in structure, despite difference in function.

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False - outer segments vary

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(Rods/cones) are very sensitive to light, capable of responding to single photon.

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Rods

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Scotopic vision is (day/night/color) vision and carried out most effectively by (rods/cones).

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Night; rods

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Photopic vision is (day/night/color) vision and carried out most effectively by (rods/cones).

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Day; cones

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(Rods/cones) contains rhodopsin, which is comprised of: (star the light-catching part)

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Both;

  1. Opsin (integral membrane protein)
  2. 11-cis retinal (chromophore)*
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To increase packing density of (X), (rods/cones) have:

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X = rhodopsin

Rods: membranous disks on outer segment
Cones: invaginations/sacs on outer segment

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Which key part of rods/cones is derivative of Vitamin (X).

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X = A

11-cis retinal (chromophore of rhodopsin)

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9
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Absorption of (X) number of photon(s) isomerizes (Y) to (Z).

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X = 1
Y = 11-cis retinal
Z = all-trans retinal
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When is rhodopsin “bleached”?

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All-trans retinal detaches from opsin

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T/F: when rhodopsin is bleached, it can no longer absorb visible light.

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True

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First step of phototransduction cascade.

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Activated rhodopsin (all-trans retinal) activates transducin (G-protein)

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Transducin is a(n) (X) which, when activated by (Y), leads to:

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X = G-protein
Y = Rhodopsin (active)

Activation of PDE

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14
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Transducin activates (X), which causes (Y), thus (increasing/decreasing) (Z).

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X = PDE
Y = rapid hydrolysis of cytosolic cGMP
Decreasing;
Z = cGMP levels

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In darkness, (low/high) levels of (X) keeps constant (influx/efflux) of (Y) ion(s) in (inner/outer) segment of photoreceptors.

A 
High; 
X = cGMP;
Influx of (Y=) Na and Ca in outer segment;
Efflux of (Y=) K from inner segment
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16
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Typical resting Vm of photoreceptor.

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-35 mV

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The photoreceptor is more (de/hyper)-polarized than typical neuron, which keeps (X) channels (open/closed) in synaptic ending. This leads to continuous (Y).

A

Depolarized;
X = Ca
Open
Y = release of glutamate

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In (presence/absence) of light, there is constant release of which AA?

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Absence;

Glutamate

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(Rods/cones) generate action potentials.

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Neither! Photoreceptors don’t generate action potentials

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(Rods/cones) generate receptor potential that’s graded in response to (X).

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Both;

X = intensity of light

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21
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The signal from photoreceptors first passes to (X) cells and then to (Y) cells.

A 
X = bipolar
Y = retinal ganglion
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List the classes of bipolar cells.

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  1. H-bipolars (off-center)

2. D-bipolars (on-center)

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H-bipolar cells express (X) receptors, so light causes them to (de/hyper)-polarize.

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X = ionotropic glutamate

Hyperpolarize

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D-bipolar cells express (X) receptors, so light causes them to (de/hyper)-polarize.

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X = metabotropic glutamate

Depolarize

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(D/H)-bipolar cells generate action potential.

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Neither!

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The reason (photoreceptors/bipolars/retinal ganglions) don’t generate AP is because distance of propagation of electrical signals is small enough for efficient electronic spread.

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Bipolar cells

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(H/D)-bipolar cells establish an excitatory synapse with subsequent (X) cells.

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H: (X=) off-center retinal ganglion cells

D: (X=) on-center retinal ganglion cells

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(On/off)-center retinal ganglion cells generate action potentials.

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Both

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Light causes (X) response in H-bipolar cells and then (Y) response in (Z) cells.

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X = hyperpolarization
Y = inhibition of action potentials 
Z = off-center retinal ganglion
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30
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Light causes (X) response in D-bipolar cells and then (Y) response in (Z) cells.

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X = depolarization
Y = activation of AP
Z = on-center retinal ganglion
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31
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The optic nerve is formed from axons of (X) cells.

A

X = retinal ganglion

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32
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Which cells in retina are involved in lateral interactions?

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  1. Horizontal cells

2. Amacrine cells

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33
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Horizontal cells in retina present extensive (Y) processes that intermingle with (Z).

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Y = dendritic
Z = processes of photoreceptors and bipolar cells
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34
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Stimulation of horizontal cells causes them to (stimulate/inhibit) neighboring synapses.

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Inhibit

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Amacrine cells in retina present extensive (Y) processes that intermingle with (Z).

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Y = dendritic
Y = processes of bipolar cells and ganglion cells
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36
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Cones contain the same (photopigment/chromophore), but three different forms of (photopigments/chromophores), linked to (same/different) (X).

A

Chromophore;
Photopigments

X = the same chromophore

37
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Blue cones preferentially absorb light in (X) range wavelength.

A

X = short (peak 420 nm)

38
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Green cones preferentially absorb light in (X) range wavelength.

A

X = medium (peak 530 nm)

39
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Red cones preferentially absorb light in (X) range wavelength.

A

X = long (peak 560 nm)

40
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(Rods/cones) have more direct path to Ganglion cells.

A

Cones

41
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(Rods/cones) have higher degree of convergence and, thus, (high/low) spatial resolution.

A

Rods; low

42
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Receptive field center receives (direct/indirect) input from:

A

Direct; photoreceptor

43
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Receptive field surround receives (direct/indirect) input from:

A

Indirect; horizontal cells

44
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Response to light in field center is (same/opposite) of response to light in the surround.

A

Opposite

45
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On-center (X) cells respond to (light/dark) in (center/surround) of receptive field.

A

X = retinal ganglion;
Light;
Center

46
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Off-center (X) cells respond to (light/dark) in (center/surround) of receptive field.

A

X = retinal ganglion;
Dark;
Center

47
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(On/off)-center ganglion cells are very responsive to changes in illumination that include both center & surround.

A

Neither! Responsive to changes in contrast between center/surround

48
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At t0, the center and surround of receptive field are same shade of grey. At t1, the center goes a shade of darker grey. How do on/off-center retinal ganglion cells respond?

A

On-center: less AP fired

Off-center: more AP fired

49
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At t0, the center and surround of receptive field are same shade of grey. At t1, the center goes a shade of darker grey. How do on/off-center (or D/H-) bipolar cells respond?

A

D (on-center): hyperpolarize

H (off-center): depolarize

50
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At t0, the center is a shade of darker grey than the surround. At t1, the center turns the same shade of grey as the surround. How do on/off-center retinal ganglion cells respond?

A

On-center: more AP fired

Off-center: less AP fired

51
Q

At t0, the center is a shade of darker grey than the surround. At t1, the center turns the same shade of grey as the surround. How do on/off-center (or D/H-) bipolar cells respond?

A

D (on-center): depolarize

H (off-center): hyperpolarize

52
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In dark adaptation of retina, (X) cells (increase/decrease) their sensitivity.

A

X = photoreceptor;

Increase

53
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In light adaptation of retina, (X) cells (increase/decrease) their sensitivity.

A

X = photoreceptor;

Decrease

54
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Light adaptation occurs via (X) feedback since bright light effect of (increase/decrease) in (X) will cause (increase/decrease) production of (Y).

A

X = Ca;
Decrease (in cytoplasmic Ca);
Increase;
Y = cGMP

55
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Light adaptation: (high/low) cytoplasmic (X) causes (increase/decrease) affinity of (Y) to (Z) channels.

A 
Low;
X = Ca;
Increase;
Y = cGMP
Z = Na/Ca channels
56
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Each retina’s visual field can be divided into (X) and (Y) divisions.

A 
X = temporal
Y = nasal
57
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Left eye receives information about (left/right) visual field.

A

Both!

58
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The temporal division of the right retina receives information from which visual field?

A

Left visual field

59
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The nasal division of the left retina receives information from which visual field?

A

Left visual field

60
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The nasal division of the right retina receives information from which visual field?

A

Right visual field

61
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Right optic nerve contains information from (right/left) eye and (right/left) visual fields.

A

Right; both

62
Q

At the optic chasm, (X) retinal fibers decussate, but (Y) retinal fibers do not.

A 
X = nasal;
Y = temporal
63
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Right optic tract fibers contain information from (right/left) eye and (right/left) visual fields.

A

Both eyes;

Left (contralateral) visual field

64
Q

Info from right visual field will travel in (right/left) optic nerve and (right/left) optic tract.

A

Both optic nerves;

Left optic tract

65
Q

Damage to region of optic chasm would result in vision loss from which part of

A

Nasal retina

66
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Vision pathway: At (X), a small fraction of (Y) fibers will synapse in (Z) to provide light/dark information for regulating circadian rhythms.

A 
X = optic chiasm;
Y = retinal ganglion cell
Z = suprachiasmatic nucleus (of hypothalamus)
67
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Majority of fibers in optic tract will synapse on cells in:

A

LGN (thalamus)

68
Q

Minority of fibers in optic tract will pass through/around (X) to synapse on:

A

X = LGN;

  1. Pretectum nuclei OR
  2. Superior colliculus nuclei
69
Q

Visual input to pretectum is for (conscious/unconscious) (X).

A

Unconscious;

X = pupillary reflex and lens control

70
Q

Visual input to superior colliculus is for (conscious/unconscious) (X).

A

Unconscious;

X = orienting movement of head/eyes

71
Q

Our conscious perception of visual world: visual input from retinal ganglion cell projection to (X), then (Y).

A 
X = LGN
Y = primary visual cortex
72
Q

Right LGN receives information from (right/left) eye and (right/left) visual field.

A

Both eyes;

Left visual field

73
Q

LGN has (X) number of layers that can be divided into which group(s)?

A

X = 6

  1. Magnocellular (inner two layers)
  2. Parvocellular (outer four layers)
74
Q

T/F: LGN cells have center/surround excitatory/inhibitory organization.

A

True

75
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(X) cells of LGN have large cell bodies and (small/large) receptive fields. (Y) cells of LGN have small cell bodies and (small/large) receptive fields.

A

X = M (magnocellular)
Large;
Y = P (parvocellular)
Small

76
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(X) cells of LGN have fast and transient responses. This contributes to their high sensitivity to:

A

X = M

Contrast

77
Q

(X) cells of LGN have slow conduction velocity and (low/high) sensitivity to changes in contrast.

A

X = P

Low

78
Q

(X) cells of LGN carry more information about details than (Y) cells of LGN.

A 
X = P
Y = M
79
Q

(X) cells of LGN carry information about color.

A

X = P (only)

80
Q

(X) cells of LGN provide info with high temporal resolution.

A

X = M

81
Q

(X) cells of LGN provide info with high spatial resolution.

A

X = P

82
Q

Which LGN layers contain maps of contralateral visual field? And ipsilateral visual field?

A

Each layer contains complete map of CONTRALATERAL visual field

83
Q

Which LGN layers receives input from contralateral eye? And ipsilateral eye?

A

Ipsilateral: 5, 3, 2
Contralateral: 6, 4, 1

84
Q

Main projection from LGN is to:

A

Striate cortex (aka V1 or primary visual cortex)

85
Q

The striate cortex has (X) number of layers and projects to:

A

X = 6;

V2-V5 and other extrastriate visual areas

86
Q

There’s greater representation of (X) retina regions than (Y) retina regions in striate cortex.

A 
X = fovea/parafoveal 
Y = peripheral
87
Q

Visual input from the L/R eyes begins to be (separated/combined) in the cells of (X).

A

Combined;

X = striate cortex

88
Q

(LGN/striate cortex) is organized into groups of columns, formally called (X) columns. Cells in adjacent columns have difference in:

A 
Striate cortex;
X = orientation columns
Orientation preference (by 10o)

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